Involvement and opinion leadership in tourism |
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Authors: | Ute Jamrozy Sheila J Backman Kenneth F Backman |
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Institution: | aClemson University, USA;bAssociate Professor in Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Clemson University, Clemson SC 29634, USA;cResearch Associate with the Strom Thurmond Institute, Clemson University, USA |
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Abstract: | Nature-based tourism, science tourism, and ecotourism are some of the emerging and growing trends in special-interest tourism. This study utilized a southeastern sample of the United States who had an interest in travel and the environment. A modified Dillman total design method survey was used to collect the data. The study demonstrated that widely used concepts of marketing are applicable for nature-based tourism. Results indicate that highly involved nature-oriented travelers tend to be more receptive to information concerning the travel product or destination and spread that information willingly. Findings of this study suggest that opinion leaders take more trips and use slightly more information sources. |
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Keywords: | involvement opinion leader nature-based tourism marketingAuthor Keywords: participation dirigeants d'opinion tourisme basé sur la nature marketing |
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